CHANGE OF TIMES – VILLAGE OF ISLANDIA PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC WORK SESSIONS

There is a time change for The Village of Islandia Public Meetings and Public Work Sessions.
Beginning on Tuesday April 25, 2017, the Public Work Session and the Public Meetings
will begin at 6:00 PM from the previously scheduled 7:30 PM.

Thank you,
The Islandia Village Board

Welcome to the Village of Islandia

A Message from the Mayor

I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. We are off to a great start this year. In fact, I am pleased to report that the Village of Islandia is in high spirits and financially sound. This year, we celebrate 32 years since our incorporation in 1985 and we are "second to none." We will continue to be a village that our children will be proud of.

The Village Board recently adopted the 2017 budget. This year’s budget reduces spending while increasing revenue, resulting in a 25% tax cut. Good fiscal responsibility is allowing the village to continue to reduce the tax burden on its residents. For the eighth consecutive year, the budget includes the elimination of the garbage collection tax. If the Town of Islip were responsible for contracting a garbage carter to pick up your waste, you would pay over $500.00 a year for that service. This latest tax cut, combined with the elimination of the garbage tax, provides real and significant savings for every homeowner of approximately $700.00 per year. That’s more “money in your pocket.”

The 2017 budget reflects the two priorities that I have had since taking office in 2005: 1) do everything possible to reduce the tax burden on village residents; 2) improve upon the quality of life experienced by village residents.

In the past several years, we have made significant progress towards reaching these goals, while providing the best possible services to all of our village residents. From garbage pickup to snow removal, we strive to give the residents the quality of life that all of us want living here. But I have long felt that providing outstanding services was not enough to have a positive impact on people’s lives; that’s why, in times of trouble, we have also provided generators to our residents in need, when available. Meanwhile, our long-standing Senior Bus service is active and residents are using it. I continue to urge everyone 60 years and older to take advantage of this great service at no cost to our seniors. The service helps many of our older residents retain their independence and keep them in their homes and our community.

We continue to maintain our roads and increase our landscaping enhancements. A beautification requirement in our code requires the commercial property owners to install white fencing, shrubs, etc. Our privacy walls on Old Nichols Road and Veterans Memorial Highway protect all of us while adding an enhancement for all to see.

The village recently completed the expansion of the Village Hall parking lot. This addition, we hope, will eliminate illegal parking on Old Nichols Road in front of the ball field. We have started reconstruction of the ball field, renamed as First Responders Recreation Field, and I will keep you informed as we continue to make progress. When completed, it will be an enjoyable recreation field for our residents to be proud of.

Neighborhood safety patrols continue to be a great success. A sense of security in our community is a good thing. We have increased our patrols without increasing cost and that’s another good thing. We have also initiated our own Trap Neuter Release program, which continues to grow at a high rate. We are trying to control an ongoing problem in a very humane way. Keep it up, trappers!

The village has continued to be at the forefront in recognizing the contributions of our veterans. As the founder and past commander, I am proud to say that Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144, located at 1250 Old Nichols Road, is now officially a VFW post. Our Veterans Memorial Triangle continues to be a landmark for our village and Suffolk County. The recent vandalism that occurred at the site will be repaired and the United States Marine Corps medallion will be replaced. Justice will be served when the time comes.

An important aspect of our quality-of-life goal has been to bring residents together as a community. I am proud that village residents continue to attend village events at increasing numbers each year. It’s a time for all of us to enjoy the company of our neighbors and to show our children what it is like to live in the Village of Islandia. Our Bar-B-Que had a record number of residents attend –over 750. Our Easter Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Fest, and Christmas Tree Lighting with a visit from Santa, are also big successes. And, by the way, mostly everything needed for these events are donated by local businesses. This is a great indication that we are united as a village and our children will benefit from that. Please join me at the mayor’s blueberry pie eating contest during the BBQ. You’ll have a blast.

Open communication has been at the foundation of everything that we have accomplished. Our village web site continues to be a great source of information for everyone to use, along with our Village of Islandia calendar, our newsletters, and, of course, our Cup of Joes with the mayor.

Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you. I look forward to seeing you at our village events. And remember: this is only the beginning!

On On November 30, the Village of Islandia held a Good Neighbor Gala on the grounds of Village Hall to recognize three of its residents—Patricia Ann Kellner, Maria Depaula-Walsh and Robert Sutton—for their positive impact on the community. Read More

On May 26, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, joined local war veterans and elected officials in its annual Memorial Day ceremony, in which those in attendance remembered all who died while in service to this country. Read More

On April 11, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, who has served for the past three years as president of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA), received the President's Award. Read More

Neither the cold temperatures nor the aftereffects of the Nor’easter kept away local children and their families from the Village of Islandia’s 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which took place on the grounds of Village Hall on March 24. Read More

In honor of those who served, the Village of Islandia will hold its Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Triangle, located on Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Read More

On September 6, the Office of New York State Senator Tom Croci presented Narcan Training at Islandia Village Hall. The guest speakers were Robert Delagi, Director, EMS and Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Suffolk County Department of Health Services, and Gregson H. Pigott, Director, Office of Minority Health, Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Read More

The Village of Islandia is holding its second “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” of the year on the grounds of Village Hall on September 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Village Hall is located at 1100 Old Nichols Road in Islandia. Read More

On July 24, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, and a Vietnam veteran, joined members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and local war veterans at The Arbors Assisted Living at Islandia West for a “Vets’ Chat.” Read More

On June 7, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, joined Islandia Village Trustees, local elected officials and representatives of Delaware North, Bolla Market and Breslin Realty in the groundbreaking of the First Responders Recreational Ball Field. Read More | Watch the Video.

On May 27, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, joined local war veterans and elected officials in unveiling the replacement United States Marine Corps medallion that was installed in the Islandia Veterans Memorial just before the start of the village’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. Read More

The Village of Islandia is holding its first “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” of the year on the grounds of Village Hall on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Village Hall is located at 1100 Old Nichols Road in Islandia. Read More

Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman and Deputy Mayor Mike Zaleski were sworn in for another term during a special ceremony on April 4. Mayor Dorman was first elected in 2005. Mr. Zaleski was elected in 2009. They were joined by Burhan Kisla, who was recently elected to his first term as Village Trustee. Read More

On March 21, the Village of Islandia held its election for Mayor and two Village Trustee positions. Allan M. Dorman was re-elected Mayor with 507 votes, winning 66% of the vote. He beat out challenger Neil Munro, who garnered 258 votes. Read More

URGENT: SNOW EMERGENCY

The Village of Islandia is under a state of emergency effective 3:00 AM March 14, 2017 due to the oncoming snow storm.
ISLANDIA VILLAGE COURT WILL BE CLOSED – please call on Thursday, March 16, 2017 to reschedule your court appearance.

Village of Islandia Offers Reward in Missing USMC Medallion from Veterans Memorial

Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, has announced that a $5,000 reward is being offered for the arrest and prosecution involving the unlawful removal of the United States Marine Corps medallion from the Veterans Memorial located on Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Read More

Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, was presented with two checks from Delaware North during a special ceremony that took place on February 8 at the Islandia Marriott Hotel (Jake’s 58). These payments were made as part of the Taxpayer Relief Agreement the village made with Delaware North on August 17, 2016. Read More

Village of Islandia Offers Reward in Missing USMC Medallion from Veterans Memorial

Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, has announced that a $5,000 reward is being offered for the arrest and prosecution involving the unlawful removal of the United States Marine Corps medallion from the Veterans Memorial located on Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Read More

January 11, 2017 – "Village of Islandia public safety, the fire marshal and the building inspector are working with the Central Islip fire chief in coordinating the response to the building fire at Jet Sanitation on Blydenburg Road. The Village of Islandia is condemning the building, which will be demolished as soon as possible. The village fire marshal, Mike Zaleski, is working to determine the cause of the fire. The village is working with local residents and businesses to minimize the fire's impact."

On December 7, the Bolla Charity Foundation honored Islandia Mayor Allan M. Dorman for his commitment and service to the Village of Islandia. During the event, he was handed a symbolic key to the Village’s First Responders Recreation Field, which is currently under construction on Old Nichols Road in the Village. Read More

On December 14, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, hosted a special awards ceremony in which CNA, a provider of commercial property and casualty insurance, presented its Risk Control Leadership in Safety Award to Whitsons Culinary Group, a provider of school, residential, healthcare, and emergency dining services and prepared meals with a production facility in Islandia. Read More

Newsday recently reported that the Islandia Village Board introduced its budget for next year. The proposed $4.4 million budget calls for a 25% tax cut, which means the average household would save approximately $200 in village taxes. The reduction in taxes would be financed through its $47 million taxpayer relief agreement with Delaware North, which will lease space at the Marriott Hotel for the installation of 1,000 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) at the hotel.

On November 5, the Village of Islandia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, was joined by local elected officials, war veterans and representatives from the Lakeland and Central Islip Fire Departments to honor those who served and continue to serve in the armed forces.
Click here to watch the video.

In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Month, the Village of Islandia distributed free smoke detectors to the first 100 families during its Pancake Breakfast with the Mayor on October 29.
Click here to watch the video.

In honor of those who served, the Village of Islandia will hold its Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Triangle, located on Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Full Story

As part of its continuing partnership with the school, the Village of Islandia and Breslin Realty sponsored a field trip for approximately 220 students from Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School to go apple picking at Seven Ponds Orchard in Water Mill on September 28. Full Story

In honor of those who served, the Village of Islandia will have its Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Triangle, located on Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Full Story

On September 23, two Islandia residents — Victor Montanez and Raul Jimenez Cintron — were honored at the Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony at Sachem Public Library in Holbrook. The event was presented by the Office of New York State Senator Thomas D. Croci. Full Story

Newsday featured the Village of Islandia in its Real Estate section. The article featured what the Village has to offer prospective homebuyers who are looking to move here and which houses are currently for sale. Mayor Allan M. Dorman told Newsday: “The Village has worked to build a greater sense of community through its recognition of our veterans and our annual community events.” Read More

On September 7, the Village of Islandia held a special ceremony on the grounds of Village Hall to recognize two of its residents, Victor Montanez and Raul Jimenez Cintron, for their ongoing volunteer work in the village and in helping our nation’s veterans. Full Story

The Village of Islandia is holding its second “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” of the year on the grounds of Village Hall on September 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story

Delaware North to hold job fair Aug. 24 and 25 for the Islandia Marriott hotel

Most current hotel employees expected to accept similar positions when Delaware North completes hotel purchase, but prospective owner seeks to fill open positions, including supervisory roles

Delaware North will hold a job fair and conduct interviews on Aug. 24 and 25 to fill open positions at the Islandia Marriott Long Island, the hotel that the company is in the process of purchasing.

“We have been very successful in hiring over 90 percent of the current hotel staff of about 110, but we still have a need to fill about 25 open and new positions,” said Chuck Kilroy, a metropolitan New York native who will serve as Delaware North’s general manager for the hotel following the completion of the purchase.

Available hotel opportunities include chief engineer, facilities positions, bell captain, bell staff, front desk agent, housekeeping supervisor, housekeeping personnel, concierge, night auditor, room attendants, bussers, bartenders and servers. Members of Delaware North’s management team for the hotel will conduct onsite interviews for open positions from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Aug. 24 and 25 at the hotel, which is located at 3635 Expressway Drive North in Islandia, just off of Exit 58 of the Long Island Expressway.

Delaware North is a diverse global hospitality and food service company that operates more than 20 hotels, resorts or other types of lodging across the United States and Australia, representing more than 3,000 lodging units.

“This is a great opportunity to join a world-class hospitality company, Delaware North, and be a part of the initial team ahead of our planned addition of gaming,” Kilroy said, noting this job fair does not include future gaming positions. “We encourage local residents to come and apply for these positions.”

Additional job fairs, which will be needed to fill an estimated minimum of 150 positions to operate gaming at the hotel, will be held closer to the launch of gaming.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, state ID card or passport). Applicants should bring a resume and be prepared to fill out an applications and be interviewed. Professional attire is recommended for all applicants.

Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Village of Islandia has completed a taxpayer relief agreement with Delaware North, allowing the corporation to move forward in its bid to operate up to 1,000 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), two Suffolk Off-Track Betting kiosks and OTB simulcasts at the Marriott Hotel, located at Exit 58 on the North Service Road of the Long Island Expressway. Read More

The Village of Islandia has announced that the Village Board of Trustees approved a special use permit for Delaware North’s application to operate up to 1,000 Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), two Suffolk Off-Track Betting kiosks and OTB simulcasts at the Marriott Hotel, located at Exit 58 on the North Service Road of the Long Island Expressway. Read More

Notice of Special Public Meeting of the Board of Trustees

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Islandia will conduct a special public meeting of the Board of Trustees on Friday, August 12, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., at the Islandia Village Hall, 1100 Old Nichols Road, Village of Islandia, New York.

On July 9, nearly eight hundred Islandia Village residents came out to the eleventh Annual Bar-B-Que. This year’s theme was “The Wild Wild West” as children in attendance received a free T-shirt to commemorate the event and a cowboy hat. Read More

This is an expanded environmental assessment of a proposed special permit for an accessory indoor amusement establishment at the Islandia Marriott Long Island Hotel at 3635 Express Drive North. Read More

"Tomorrow's (July 12th) scheduled Islandia Village Board meeting has been cancelled. The Village continues to perform its due diligence with respect to the application from Delaware North to operate a casino at the Islandia Marriott."

On May 20, the Village of Islandia introduced the first Story Time Hour. Kerri Dorman, an educator with the Hauppauge School District, volunteered to read to the children. Afterwards the children and parents were treated to cocoa and cookies. Read More

John Probst received an award from the Lt. Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144 for distributing the highest number of poppies in the post for 2015. He also collected over $1,200 in donations to benefit the VFW. Post Commander Raymond Bush presented the plaque at the meeting on March 26. Read More

Five hundred families beat the cold by hopping over to Islandia Village Hall for the 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which took place on March 19. Children and parents stayed warm by enjoying hot cocoa, coffee, tea, cupcakes and cookies and dancing to the music performed by "Joe the Singing Bus Driver." Read More

On November 7, the Village of Islandia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, was joined by local elected officials, war veterans and representatives from the Central Islip Fire Department... Read More

In honor of those who served, the Village of Islandia will have its Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Triangle, located on Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Read More

Mayor Allan M. Dorman was interviewed by Newsday about the establishment
of parking spaces in Village Hall reserved only for war veterans. This may be the only
municipality on Long Island to do so. Read More

The Islandia Village Board recently voted to ban the sale of medical marijuana and any equipment used with the drug. Mayor Allan M. Dorman said that hospitals and doctors, not stores, should be responsible for dispensing medical marijuana. Read More

On August 12, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, invited family members of former Village Court Clerk Linda Sheahan to a special dedication ceremony in which Silverleaf Lane was renamed Linda R. Sheahan Lane in her memory.
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Islandia Village Trustees Patty Peters and Barbara Lacey were sworn in for another term during the April 7 Village Board meeting. They won their respective races in an uncontested election on March 18.
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Islandia residents braved the cold pouring rain to turn out for the 9th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 6 at Village Hall. “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” performed under the big tent as he played guitar and sang holiday songs. Residents stayed dry and warm as they enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies and cupcakes while listening to the music. Full Story

On November 16, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, attended the grand opening of Mugi Sushi Hibachi & Bar, located at 1708 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia. The mayor joined village officials and Mugi's co-owners and managers in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebration also featured a buffet lunch for the guests and music. Full Story

On November 8, the Village of Islandia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Village Memorial Triangle. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, was joined by local elected officials, war veterans and representatives from the Central Islip Fire Department to honor those who served and continue to serve in the armed forces. Full Story

Mayor Allan Dorman was interviewed by FiOS1 at the Veterans Day ceremony to explain the importance of Veterans Day and how it is important to recognize those who serve our country. To see the clip, click here.

TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 21ST THROUGH WEDNSDAY, JANUARY 22ND 2014
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It is said that one man's junk is another man's treasure. On August 10, the Village of Islandia is asking its residents to clean out their garages, attics, basements and closets and bring their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale.” Full Story

On May 23, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, joined war veterans, local elected officials and representatives of Long Island Home Builders Care Development Corp. (LIHBCDC) and CA Technologies in a groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Way. Full Story

On May 5, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, spoke at the 3rd annual Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit Jacob's Light Foundation, which concluded at the law office of Rappaport Glass Levine & Zullo LLP in Islandia. Full Story

On March 23, three hundred fifty children and adults came out for the Village of Islandia's 8th annual Easter Egg Hunt. During the event, Mayor Allan M. Dorman made a special presentation honoring Shy Main Shieh for offering her time and talents at all of the village's events. Full Story | Photo Gallery

On March 30, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, hosted a group of local war veterans inside the Village of Islandia Commons to announce plans for the village to establish a Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Full Story

On March 9, the Village of Islandia launched its feral cat TNR (trap, neuter, return) program. Local volunteers and members of Guardians of Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue group, helped bring in approximately 50 stray cats to Village Hall. Full Story

Islandia residents turned out for the 7th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 1 at Village Hall. Children went on hayrides, visited the Christmas cottage and had the opportunity to meet Frosty the Snowman. Full Story | Photo Gallery

The Village of Islandia held its 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest on October 20 on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall. Eight hundred local children and residents came dressed in their favorite costumes, decorated pumpkins, took part in a costume parade and helped themselves to cookies and hot cocoa. Full Story | Photo Gallery

On October 6, Village of Islandia residents cleaned out their garages, attics, basements and closets and brought their unwanted items to the "Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale" on the grounds of Village Hall. Full Story & Photo Gallery

On July 14, more than 800 Islandia Village residents came out to the 7th Annual BBQ. Village employees and local Boy Scouts served residents hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soda and water. Full Story | Photo Gallery

It is said that one man's junk is another man's treasure. On August 11, the Village of Islandia is asking its residents to clean out their garages, attics, basements and closets and bring their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde ... Full Story | Photo Gallery

On February 29, Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman joined local elected officials and representatives from Rides Unlimited of Nassau & Suffolk and Arcola Bus Sales for a ribbon-cutting ceremony... Full Story

Islandia Village Trustees Patricia Peters and Barbara Lacey were sworn in for another term during the April 5 Village Board meeting. Ms. Peters and Ms. Lacey won their respective elections on March 15. Full Story

On December 13, 2010, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, was joined by village employees to show the completion of a 1,500-foot long fence that was constructed alongside Veterans Memorial Highway. Full Story

On November 10, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, local elected officials, war veterans and Gold Star parents in a ceremony at Lakeland County Park in Islandia in which Mr. Levy announced, in commemoration of Veterans Day, he will introduce legislation to establish a Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail at the park. Full Story

I am asking everyone in our Village who owns a dog to help us in “Keeping Islandia Clean.” In the interest of helping everyone, we have installed special Dog Waste Stations for your convenience. Full Story | Dog Doogity

On August 12, employees from the Village of Islandia volunteered their time to serve a barbecue lunch to residents of The Arbors Assisted Living's Islandia East and Islandia West facilities which took place at the beach on Lake Ronkonkoma. Full Story

In helping its residents get through this turbulent economy, and making sure that local businesses can fill available positions, the Village of Islandia now offers an online job listings directory. Full Story

The Village of Islandia celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 11 as
village residents were served breakfast by village employees and members of
Boy Scout Troop #272 of Ronkonkoma. Full Story | Photo Gallery

Earth day was the kickoff for Islandia's new recycling campaign. In order to increase recycling in the area, the Village of Islandia has distributed new sunshine yellow recycling pails to village residents as part of its new initiative to further encourage recycling. Full Story